“Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

•Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

•Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound. “AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the audio for synchronization with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger numbers indicate a longer audio delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default).

* Sampling frequency of audio source. This function only adjusts the output signals from the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L).

3Press </M/m/, to select the option, and press ENTER.

bNote

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback)

-RWVR

“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press TOOLS while recording to select “Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording.

When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal playback.

bNotes

•For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording:

–on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.

–in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

•The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.

•Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts.

•Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

-RWVR

You can play a previously recorded program while recording another on the same disc. Playback continues even if the recording is a timer recording.

1While recording, press TITLE LIST.

The Title List appears.

2Select the title you want to play, and press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3Select “Play”, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

bNotes

•This function does not work when recording:

–on a 1x-speed DVD-RW (digital video disc- rewritable, minus RW).

–in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

•When playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode, picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording.

•Picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording, or when playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode. The picture freezes for a few seconds when you use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance.

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